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West Midlands Police is to increase patrols at places of worship after the horrific synagogue attack in Manchester.

Two people died this morning, Thursday, October 2, with the suspect shot dead by police. The attack happened on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We know our communities will be shocked and understandably upset by the incident at a synagogue in Manchester earlier today.

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"Our thoughts are with those affected by what has happened.

"We have strong relationships with our Jewish communities and we'll have increased patrols in and around places of worship across the West Midlands over the coming days."

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